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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shin, Anesthesiologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Wonita Shin is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shin’s office at (253) 274-1668.
What languages does Dr. Shin speak?
Dr. Shin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shin typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shin diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shin. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shin typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Wonita Shin may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Shin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shin accept my insurance?
Dr. Shin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 274-1668 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shin accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Shin in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Lighthouse Property Insurance Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
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Where is Dr. Shin's office located?
Dr. Wonita Shin's Primary Practice
315 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 274-1668
What is Dr. Shin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225396344.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shin
What is Dr. Wonita Shin's specialty?
Dr. Shin is a Anesthesiologist near Tacoma, WA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Wonita Shin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shin is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wonita Shin accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Wonita Shin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wonita Shin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (253) 274-1668 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wonita Shin?
Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (253) 274-1668 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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